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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.15, 1,163.24 and 364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.15, 1,163.24 and 364.38 is: 546.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.15 : 1,163.24 = 364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.15/1,163.24 = 364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.15x = 1,163.24 × 364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.15x = 423,859.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,859.57/776.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.11

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